Hotel Safety

[harvyk]

I'm less concerned about the front door and more concerned about the interconnecting door between the rooms. I've found they are not always as locked as you'd want.

 

[blackcat20]

I've never seen a torch in a hotel room, despite my habit of peering in cupboards and drawers....

Always turn the lock and flip the bolt. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Buzzard]

I have a torch in each of my amenities bags. Have never used the door bolt at a hotel.

 

[Alanslegal]

Just recently, I accidentally locked my partner out of our room whilst impaired - and even though the deadbolt and additional safety latch flipped over (and I still can't remember doing so nor much of the night either) - she was able to get hotel security to open the door (without the need of any battering ram).

 

[RooFlyer]

Just recently, I accidentally locked my partner out of our room whilst impaired - and even though the deadbolt and additional safety latch flipped over (and I still can't remember doing so nor much of the night either) - she was able to get hotel security to open the door (without the need of any battering ram).

That's interesting ... in several regards .

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Anna, there was some safety expert whose comments I read - he does not ever stay above I think the seventh floor of any hotel because that's the maximum that fire departments' ladders reach to. To me, that is taking safety to extremes. The chances of being in an hotel fire, earthquake or (shudder) 'malcious' act are remote. Not saying it cannot happen, but for all of us crossing a busy road in between traffic lights is a bigger risk.

I firmly subscribe to this! The lower the better for me, and I equally avoid apartments on higher floors. I was in Tokyo for the earthquake of 2011 - I would not have wanted to be on a high floor then.

 

[Alanslegal]

That's interesting ... in several regards .

We had an epic night in Vegas but yes, I am super surprised she got into the room (even describing how the security guys used a 'special tool' to open up the manual hinge latch that in theory should keep people out). I guess - nothing makes it impossible to get it - just takes a bit of extra time that can be enough to deter people from trying.

 

[nickykim]

I've also heard a fire investigator / risk assessment consultant make the comment about not staying higher than the fire ladders can reach. I also recall him saying that he counts the number of doors between his room and the entrance to the fire escape so he doesn't get lost if there is a fire.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Another interesting safety aspect... in China illuminated signs showing the direction to exits are located on the floor... not the ceiling. This seems to make good sense cause that's where you'll need them if crawling along the floor!

Don't know why this hasn't been adopted more widely? Either the Chinese system is a dud, or we just haven't caught up here yet. If the latter... time we changed!

 

[wooley]

Peoples complacency when it comes to emergencies does worry me...

I live in a hotel, and the other day 3 (and a half) alarms went off... The first at 5 and the last at 11... Every time there were less and less people evacuating I'd assume to do with the "it's just another false alarm" mentality.

I understand they're a pain, but I certainly don't want to be trapped on the 19th floor.

although it would be nice if no evacuation procedures were put in place until the fault was confirmed. Precious seconds probably trump convenience though.

 

[Foreigner]

Three easy tips here:

http://heelsfirsttravel.boardingare...safety-tips-particularly-when-traveling-solo/

 

[wooley]

That's all pretty over the top.... Although my "self defense strategy" out west tonight involves the dirty big bowie knife out my ute now sitting on my bedside table... Oh and I'll wear underwear to bed... And put a chair up against the door...

 

[get me outta here]

I think for many women the first 2 points are almost common sense as they grow and learn to be ever vigilant of personal safety. I have noticed a lot of hotels now hand over a little key card with the room number written in it, and do not say it out loud.

 

[JohnK]

I take care of my own safety.



That's not there to stop people coming in to the room. It is there to stop me from going out. I have a habit of sleep walking when I am very drunk and it's a miracle I have not hurt myself yet.

 

[24601]

I used to have one of those bar things instead of a chain on my front door. One day, somehow, when the door slammed shut, it slipped into place with me outside. I had to kick the door in when I got home that night. I can attest that they are really hard if not impossible to open from outside.

Anyway, I prefer chains.

 

[Foreigner]

I take care of my own safety.

That's not there to stop people coming in to the room. It is there to stop me from going out. I have a habit of sleep walking when I am very drunk and it's a miracle I have not hurt myself yet.

You shouldn't need to do that if you stop drinking to excess.

 

[wooley]

You shouldn't need to do that if you stop drinking to excess.

But who wants to do that...

 

[snabbu]

Security wise chains are the obvious winner. Regarding safety in fire / evac situations I don't think it makes any difference regarding the speed you can vacate the room.

 

[Foreigner]

What's it like sleepwalking on the airplane when very drunk

 

[JohnK]

You shouldn't need to do that if you stop drinking to excess.

I keep forgetting and after the 12th drink it's too late.